Stricken Snyman still has role to play as Munster turn to youth

RG Snyman leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the match against Leinster: Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Niall Scannell believes that RG Snyman can still play an important role for Munster this season, even as the unfortunate second row rehabs from the ACL injury that ended his provincial debut after just seven minutes last weekend.

The South African lock saw a surgeon for the first time on Tuesday and, while no return date has been confirmed as of yet, he now faces a long road back to full fitness after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament against Leinster at the Aviva. It's an incredibly unfortunate and ill-timed setback for the player and the club.